How To Make A Mid Century Modern Bookcase

How To Make A Mid Century Modern Bookcase | Woodworking

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@hoangtran95 6 жыл бұрын

I’ve been a supporter of the idea of selling furnitures but personally, I want to see more smaller furnitures. Not many people have big houses and I just like little, useful things. Again, congrats Chris and thank you.

@s.haefke5957 6 жыл бұрын

you applying finish is one of the most relaxing things in the world

@anotherLPfan 6 жыл бұрын

The music, the soft tone of narration, and watching something being created is really relaxing and great to listen to. Great channel!

@papasteve215 5 жыл бұрын

Another well done piece. I truly enjoy your videos in that you don’t speed up the build. I’m an old guy and no longer enjoy that sped up, frenetic style. Your explanations are usually answering questions that I have pooping up in my head so you seem very intuitive about that. That’s a really pretty piece. Congratulations on your collaboration with the furniture company, I sincerely hope that works out well for all. Thanks.

@GetHandsDirty 6 жыл бұрын

I love everything about this!!! Having furniture pieces designed by you available for shopping is just fantastic! Just like Johnny said, I would totally buy one as well if I couldn't make stuff as well. You are amazing. That is all.

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Maybe one day you'll wake up and have forgotten how :) JK. Hopefully that doesn't happen. Thanks for the kind words Kris!

@seanson6401 6 жыл бұрын

wow Chris. I feel really comfortable in the way you handle wood products carefully.

@masterofnone 6 жыл бұрын

Nothing like having your furniture sold and you don't have to build zillions of same this. Really happy for you Chris.

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. We’ll see how it goes.

@jonathanlambach2229 6 жыл бұрын

As always, love your stuff! Super fun to see scaled furniture! Congrats on your partnership, and excited to see what else comes out of it!

@dalejones4186 6 жыл бұрын

Love your video’s Chris. Great explanation and video. You have the nack. Please keep them coming. Thanks

@periodcraftsmen 6 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Chris! Great project and process. I always find it amazing how little hand tools you use which is great to see. The end results are always great! I am Happy for you and may you have a ton of success.

@NelsoncraftTX 6 жыл бұрын

So pumped for you! You should totally do videos showing how to assemble the pieces.

@FOMI1970 6 жыл бұрын

Your videos are very relaxing yet very informative , the designs are very personal and full of life , what distinguishs you from other makers is paying attention to the small details and that my friend is what a professional designer and builder is all about .

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😃

@Robertlavigne1 6 жыл бұрын

Horn went beep, engine purred, friendliest sound you've ever heard. I've been reading a lot of little blue truck lately. Congrats on the new venture!!

@freezofry 6 жыл бұрын

Big ups. Getting a deal like that is the dream for many of us. Hope to eventually be able to afford a piece.

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man...you'll get there :)

@benjaminknowles5385 6 жыл бұрын

Really love the channel Cris - like the commentary gives a new spin to woodworking - wish you success with your joint venture

@Operateur 4 жыл бұрын

I recently started designing an building furniture myself. And found your channel.. I'm very impressed in what you do here!

@davekimball3610 6 жыл бұрын

That trapezoidal console is the freaking bomb! So awesome that it can be bought now. Ironic as I never liked mid century stuff growing up, but love it more and more now.

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Time to deck out your house in all MCM stuff :)

@eHappie 6 жыл бұрын

Glad for you buddy. Whenever I graduate college and get my own pad. I'll most def buy that coffee table

@CantTalkImRiding 6 жыл бұрын

right on. That sounds like a fun gig. This a rad piece. your precisions is always on point.

@areeds 6 жыл бұрын

Congrats! Love seeing good things happen to (seemingly) good people.

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Haha. .... seemingly

@Doughfam 6 жыл бұрын

That's awsome! I grew up in Albany and know exactly the company you are talking about. Congratulations and good luck on this endeavor!

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That’s cool.

@MrAidanfleming 6 жыл бұрын

Looks bloody beautiful!! Love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man.

@willow514 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice build and congratulations! I have to say I've been watching your videos for a while now and really enjoy them. They are very relaxing to watch.

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Appreciate it.

@r-mac1240 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome man! Great as always. I probably missed a few, but it was refreshing scrolling through the comments and not seeing any negative chatter. Hope this new venture is very successful for you 👍🏼

@DangitBobby1990 6 жыл бұрын

I hope to be like you, someday. Striking the balance between successful creative pursuits, and raising a family.

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bobby...appreciate that!

@dootdootleloot 6 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the collab. My parents just built their own place and I'll be sending them the link. I think knowing who designed and made a piece of furniture is really special, and adds value to it. Also, great video! Don't feel too much pressure to over-do them with production; the videos feel authentic, genuine and homemade that way, just like your pieces.

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

That is awesome and I really appreciate that...and the kind words :)

@BaitELFann 6 жыл бұрын

Nice work as always ...and wish you the best in your furniture deal ....you deserve being noticed for sure !!!!

@sobman 6 жыл бұрын

I was a critic a while back. But i like the furniture idea. If i were living in a house, i would definitely be interested in these items. I love MCM inspired furniture. It's making a comeback.

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sobman...appreciate it! :)

@Javalitis04 6 жыл бұрын

I am seriously in love with your style! I've been a fan of mid-century modern for a long time. But most of the MCM stuff I see is "outdated" and looks too ... retro. You add in a modern flare to everything you've done. Def have given me a lot of inspiration for the future when I get into designing/making my own garage/weekend projects. Cheers!

@SPUDMACKER 6 жыл бұрын

Insparational as all ways!! Thanks Chris!

@MakeSomething 6 жыл бұрын

Congrats Chris! That's awesome and amazing!! So happy for you!

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Hey David - really appreciate that! Hoping for the best, and just gonna try to keep grinding to make the best a reality :)

@Mcphilsmith 6 жыл бұрын

Nicely done. Congrats on the new line.

@nathanstumpf3795 6 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the partnership and selling your designs. What the hell are people giving thumbs down for?

@zachjohnson41 6 жыл бұрын

So awesome, Chris! Congratulations, you deserve it!

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Zach :)

@olelaustsen8657 6 жыл бұрын

Great content Chris! Thanks!

@justinwilsoncustoms6520 6 жыл бұрын

Great video Chris, solid quality work, love it......

@SpencleyDesignCo 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing project Chris!

@joekoscielniak8576 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations to you and your new venture. As a former small business owner / operator, I was always exciting to take and idea from thought to reality. That is, in my opinion, the beauty of the small business and where innovation lies. Best Wishes.

@JordanKiener 6 жыл бұрын

Loved the video and the announcement. Very happy for you, and I really hope it goes so well that that record player cabinet gets added to the line up!

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

haha...you never know :)

@jquinlan94 6 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy watching your videos and hope to make my own furniture someday.

@judge9amr 6 жыл бұрын

Go for it Chris!!! I really believe you have a great opportunity. As the say!! 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained', and you dnt ever wanna live with 'what ifs'. I wish you all the best of luck with this path, and cannot wait to see all the new vids and posts you make. As alway.. I love you work.

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew...you're totally right, and thank you for the well wishes :)

@judge9amr 6 жыл бұрын

Chris Salomone no problem. Thank you for the great inspiration. I am itching to build something, but havnt gotten a workshop or space yet, as we just immigrated to the UK. So your vids are my vice at the moment.. along with W.Walker.

@Vmay 6 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Chris!

@JonnyBuilds 6 жыл бұрын

After a couple crazy days of my day job preventing me from catching up on my KZfaq sub vids I have been rewarded with what is probably my favorite Foureyes vid yet. Beautiful project, amazing design, cool editing, and congrats on your Woodcastle venture.

@robertoconnell8153 6 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the furniture deal!!! That’s pretty cool... the world could use some more 4eyes designs.

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more Robert!

@lydashop5746 6 жыл бұрын

So happy for you to make a deal with the furniture company. I hope this doesn’t stop making videos

@bigrobv 6 жыл бұрын

Your furniture is amazing, and your videos are both educational and entertaing. Your furniture is the type of thing I would buy, but sadly im in Australia and shipping is a killer. I hope the sales do really well, because I'm happy to keep seeing your videos pop up on my KZfaq feed.

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Rob...thanks...yeah, I could imagine shipping would be pretty pricey all the way over there :)

@niekvanhamburg649 6 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the collab Chris!

@peonylilyg8959 4 жыл бұрын

Wow!!!!! 😍😍😍😍the furniture beautiful job

@oscarsilwood2440 6 жыл бұрын

Brian Mcknight??? wow haha, admirables todos los diseños que realizas con mucha delicadesa, se nota el amor que le tienes a la carpinteria, saludos

@stanleyshostak2737 6 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the deal. I have been listening to the podcast and I have been interested in how all of that worked out for you. It is great to see someone parlay the you tube into something tangible. Congrats again!! Keep making cool stuff and cool videos.

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

That remains to be seen... but here is to hoping.

@tsheavenly 6 жыл бұрын

OMG I remember watching your first video when you first uploaded it. Congratulations on your new venture!!

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. 😃

@andrewroberts8217 6 жыл бұрын

Another Great Build

@andreaairaghi9590 6 жыл бұрын

Will done, great project!

@ineedabeerandaliedwn 6 жыл бұрын

Congrats Chris!

@dirkemoore 6 жыл бұрын

Atta boy Chris! Giving up on your dreams was the best thing you could have done haha! Came back around. Congratulations man your work is awesome, and well deserved of success!

@ExNotesRec 6 жыл бұрын

Staying true to the kids size furniture 😊 loved the video and really going to order something.

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah man...and thanks! Be aware though...whatever you get will be full adult sized :)

@iwu2011 6 жыл бұрын

Boom. Perfect as always.

@hyramjackson 6 жыл бұрын

Been following you for a little time, but you make beautiful works! I hope the best! Saludos

@zowyadoinbeb 6 жыл бұрын

You created similar solids... Scale factor is 1:2 Ratio of surface areas is 1:4 Ratio of volumes is 1:8 More generally... Scale Factor is a:b Ratio of surface areas is a^2:b^2 Ratio of volumes is a^3:b^3 Love your channel!

@mcattack2009 6 жыл бұрын

Congrats man, great partnership. I love your designs

@MrBassjan 6 жыл бұрын

Love it! Congratulations :D

@Irishb13 6 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Chris on not giving up on your dream....hope the pieces sell like hotcakes!

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

You and me both :)

@blairkorchinski627 6 жыл бұрын

Way to go on the deal. Your designs are cool and since you found a manufacturer willing to produce them out of solid wood, that's fantastic. I was really afraid you were going to say, "They'll slap 'em together out of chipboard and duct tape, but I got paid."

@philiptaylor9824 6 жыл бұрын

Chris! That is great news, congrats!

@malloryrobinson6418 6 жыл бұрын

a great build! I like the scaled down version you used for kids furniture :)

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Me too 😃

@neuhaus59 6 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the wood deal Chris, hard work does payoff.

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike :)

@kenkirkland1056 6 жыл бұрын

Keep going....Only way is up.....If you're wanting to make furniture for a living.....You;re going the right way......You have the talent......JUST KEEP DOING WHAT YOU AR DOING.......it will come to you......and they will come to you

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Definitely will. Keep working hard and good things will happen :)

@woodcastlefurniture1509 6 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video and introduction to our partnership!

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Totally agree :)

@geoffrossham 6 жыл бұрын

Congrats. I think the partnership is awesome. I hope it's a success for you. Would love to see that giant X TV stand you made to into production. That thing was sweet.

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Who knows... anything could happen.

@woodcastlefurniture1509 6 жыл бұрын

Geoff, if there is enough interest, we are listening. At over 800k views, I am sure there are others who would like it too. I just don't know if its the kind of thing that is a best match for our type of manufacturing. Let us know what you think.

@geoffrossham 6 жыл бұрын

Wood Castle Furniture, Chris is one of my favourite creators, so I hope whatever pieces you guys do are all huge successes. I will definitely look into it the next time I need a cool piece for my house.

@thedrizz1913 6 жыл бұрын

The 1/2 or 1/8 size version turned out really great. Can't wait for the poopoo stucious padoola build. Best of luck with the furniture endeavor. I'll make sure to share your link!

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man...appreciate that!

@Miniac 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent build and congratulations on the collaboration. I sent the link off to my wife to see what she might like. May end up grabbing something cause it all looks so darn cool and we got a space to fill in our living room!

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Don't forget about the Foureyes15 deal for the next month and a half :)

@jbrightmore 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, I have been binge watching your videos lately. Your a really talented builder. I think it shows with the plethora of other builders videos that, if you used to make furniture to sell they are a lot better built. You can really tell with other people’s videos that they have never sold anything as not to sound harsh but they are quite shoddy and bodged. Anyway, keep up the good work!

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Jack...thanks for the kind words.

@zanthax1 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris! Not a real huge wood worker (or a wood worker at all), but these videos are fascinating. Great quality and excellent work both visually and in craftsmanship! It’s been a new staple in my media diet ever since I learned I was going to be a dad. Thanks for the beautiful work!

@Foureyes.Furniture 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Erik...and congrats. It's only a matter of time now until you become a real wood worker :P

@fernandoteixeira398 6 жыл бұрын

Muito bom! É uma satisfação enorme assistir aos seus vídeos.

@kevinkruse88 6 жыл бұрын

At first I was kinda sad you were"selling out" your not. But Im really excited because Albany is about 15 minutes south of my home. Congratulations! Maybe one day ill get one of my favorite youtubers.

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

I'm not selling out...but I hope the furniture does :)

@craftedworkshop 6 жыл бұрын

Turned out awesome man, I love the scaled down adult furniture for a kid’s room, might have to try that. Also, congrats on the furniture pieces! If I wasn’t a woodworker, I’d totally buy one.

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

haha...I suspect that could be the case for a lot of people who will see these vids :)

@woodcastlefurniture1509 6 жыл бұрын

Unfinished is an option for the woodworker who wants to save even more.

@AnthonyBowman 6 жыл бұрын

Unassembled and unfinished would be a nice option to have.

@nicklazzaretto6044 6 жыл бұрын

Chris I really like the way you put your videos together. I found it funny when you mentioned critiques of your choice of music and the narration in an earlier video...both of which may be my favorite parts of your art of presentation. I checked out Wood Castle and am very impressed with them and their selection of your pieces. I can't see how that won't work...looks like it fits right in to their scheme and style. Good luck! I'm loking forward to your next video(s). Great job!

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nick...appreciate it. Hopefully it picks up and does well!

@SebastiaanMollema 6 жыл бұрын

Good luck with the new furniture endeavour! Those three pieces could work out, based on your unique design!

@BruceAUlrich 6 жыл бұрын

The forstner bit might have been dull, but it also looked like you had the drill press set too fast for this large of a bit. Congrats on the furniture endeavor! That's really cool. Enjoyed the video, as usual.

@AccountLauri 6 жыл бұрын

Editing is improving nicely ;)

@alexreynaud7960 6 жыл бұрын

Exceptional work and best of luck with the business.

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex

@mardakworkshop4450 6 жыл бұрын

well done 👍🏻

@ThePointstheif88 6 жыл бұрын

Depending on shipping to Australia I might order the credenza.

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Nice. I know it costs me a lot just to send a shirt there. 😜

@ManCrafting 6 жыл бұрын

Good luck. Product launch is always exciting and scary at the same time.

@elizabethsuggs993 6 жыл бұрын

Good for you! Good luck.

@Thom4123 6 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Chris!!!! You know we are all pulling for you Awesome video and website really awesome looking very clean and easy to use. Wish you the best of luck.

@DanielDunlap 6 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new sponsorship! I truly hope it goes well for you.

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniel...this one is more of a partnership. They aren't paying me for anything - basically, if it goes well, we both win, if it doesn't, we both lose. So, really hoping for some long-term success :)

@DanielDunlap 6 жыл бұрын

Chris Salomone I got my ships crossed.

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

haha...no worries. I guess there are worse "ships" I could have been attached too :)

@DanielDunlap 6 жыл бұрын

Chris Salomone Shiphole?

@dominik4ward 6 жыл бұрын

my first comment, and i really think you got to be in a higher "design-place"! it's really amazing how you put your ideas into place! keep it up, pls! much love from austria (no not australia!) :D

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dominik....and I know the different between the two. G'day :P

@yaserjahani1799 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job, good luck.

@MichaelAlm 6 жыл бұрын

Congrats Chris! That's super exciting! I loved watching this build, and I like the idea of making scale furniture. I studied sculpture in school, and we used to make models of our large project ideas. Making models for furniture is a great way to work through design concepts without investing as much in materials or space. I may have to make some miniatures myself... Thanks for sharing!

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Michael...yeah, it was really fun. I'd love to do it again :)

@NeilvanGeffen 6 жыл бұрын

i just want to reiterate that i really like your channel and voice overs :) more philosophical yarns please!

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ned....appreciate it :)

@NeilvanGeffen 6 жыл бұрын

ooh, i got a reply! :blush:

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

ha...I always reply :P

@NeilvanGeffen 6 жыл бұрын

Really? How far can i push this? :)

@matchstickdesignco 5 жыл бұрын

I hit the Like Button on all your videos before I even watch them. It's like going to Chick-Fil-A . . . you already know it's gonna be good.

@Foureyes.Furniture 5 жыл бұрын

haha...I appreciate the confidence you have in me :)

@captiandouglass 6 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Albany, Oregon!

@johnconklin9039 6 жыл бұрын

Best of luck! I'm betting you have great success.

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

I'm hoping :)

@bobbonham4823 6 жыл бұрын

Good Luck with the venture.

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

@Belg1970 6 жыл бұрын

Chris here's hoping your new venture is a financial success. I really enjoy the style of your projects as well as the videos you make about them. My only question about this build, is the lower small piece that joins the back leg to the front, to my eye it throws off the lines?

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pat. To me it doesn’t... but it’s all in the eye of the beholder I suppose 😃

@drivencollection 6 жыл бұрын

hope to see you do more with the wood castle partnership -- I love your designs and builds and would love to see some make their way into my house

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see all of those things happen as well. I think we've got a good 3 piece catalog to start with, so hopefully things go well and we have more opportunities to expand :)

@drivencollection 6 жыл бұрын

I'm moving in July but I've already bookmarked the coffee table for purchase after move in...maybe by then you'll have an end table too ;)

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Could be...also, just to let you know. They come semi flat packed (you can see me assembling the coffee table in the vid to get an idea of the size) so could be worth it to save the 15% and shipping costs and just keep it boxed until you move. Or take it apart and put it back in the box. Just a though :0)

@woodcastlefurniture1509 6 жыл бұрын

Ryan has the right idea here, Chris! This has the makings of an extremely long lived line of furniture. We love his designs too.

@OneManBandWoodworks 6 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the partnership, I’m hoping this venture works out for you. I had a look at the items on offer and the prices and I think you are making a very modest profit on those. Everything I make is bespoke so the price shoots up, I’ve never had the opportunity to make a production run of something but it must drastically reduce your production costs. I might give it a try one day.

@woodcastlefurniture1509 6 жыл бұрын

Our production has cut the price in half from custom pricing.

@diykel5103 6 жыл бұрын

いつも仕事が丁寧ですごいです

@RCW-Designs 6 жыл бұрын

I love this design. It's so cool. I'm extremely happy for you man. We don't know each other, but through your videos you make people feel invested in your life. Great ability. Congrats on the furniture partnership! Keep it up Chris.

@Foureyes.Furniture 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rowland...appreciate the kind words :)